Speaking Engagements

Areas of Expertise

• Classical & Medieval Philosophy
• Islamic Philosophy & Political Thought
• Religious Studies & Theology
• Cultural Criticism & Analysis
• Cross-Cultural Dialogue
• Digital Culture & Society

Conference Presentations

• “Cittadini tutti: A Natural Law Framework for Migrants and Refugees,” presentation for “The Concept of ‘Ius’ in Thomas Aquinas” at the Angelicum and Santa Croce (Rome)
• “Illuminating the Canon: Learning Under the Sun in Plato’s Laws,” presentation for The Association for Core Texts and Courses at the University of Notre Dame
• “Islamic Hellenes—Plato Across Cultures,” presentation for the Middle East Studies Symposium at Lewis & Clark College

Phronesis Podcast

Host of Phronesis, a show dedicated to close readings of important essays and texts in political philosophy. Select episodes include:

• Benjamin Fondane’s “Man Before History” featuring Aaron Cummings
• Friedrich Nietzsche’s Geneaology of Morals and Lise van Boxel’s Warspeak featuring Prof. Michael Grenke
• Leo Strauss’ “Religion and the Commonweal” featuring Prof. Samuel Goldman
• Ivan Illich’s “Silence is a Commons” featuring Joseph M. Keegin
• Ralph Waldo Emerson’s “Intellect” featuring Prof. John Holzwarth
• Dorothy Sayer’s “The Lost Tools of Learning” featuring Micah Meadowcroft

Other Podcast Appearances

• “The Good, the Just, and the Beautiful” Conservative Curious with Jessica Deng and Anirudh Pai

For speaking inquiries or to discuss potential engagements, please contact me.